MARTIAL ARTS
Saturdays
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Originating from Manipur in North India, Thang-ta is a martial arts form that has created balanced warriors and citizens for centuries. The style builds strength, self-awareness, and lightning fast reflexes through graceful movement drills and sword, spear, and shield work. The art form has strong links to South Asian theater traditions and the spiritual and natural heritage of Manipur itself. Many foundational martial philosophies were built into ceremonial and ritual forms that have been passed down through generations. Sutradhar’s classes also include training in Kallaripayattu, an ancient South Indian martial art.
VISUAL ARTS
& STORYTELLING
Fridays
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This class builds each child’s unique artistic voice with traditional techniques grounded in projects about Katha storytelling, self-love, spirituality, and perseverance. Instructor Anila Kumari combines techniques from South Asian folk art, like madhubani and rangoli, with realism, collage, and more, tailored to fit each child’s interest. Each session is guided through a live storytelling session, following a millenia-old history of reinventing myths and encouraging imagination.
YOGA
Wednesdays and Saturdays
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
A holistic, ancient, transformative art form, yoga supports mental and physical health for all ages. At Sutradhar, we teach vinyasa yoga with an emphasis on breath (prana) and spiritual connection. The athletic flow builds strength, flexibility, mindfulness, focus, and can support healing of chronic illnesses. We begin with key warm up pranayama, sun salutation, a series of invigorating Hatha Yoga postures and move into deeply healing asanas that stimulate your own vitality, stamina, strength, circulation, digestion, and enhanced mental clarity and inner peace. Hybrid/Zoom option available!
SELF DEFENSE
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
An empowering, practical self defense course perfect for beginners, 3rd degree Black Belt Emily Touch teaches this course in Choy Li Fut Kung Fu. Open to all ages, this class distills Kung Fu’s timeless philosophies into a fun and energizing class to build strength, confidence, and combat skills.